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Treatment
Cecostomy/Chait
A cecostomy tube, or Chait catheter, is a soft tube used to clean and flush out the bowel system. It’s a comfortable and convenient treatment that helps prevent constipation and fecal incontinence.
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Podcast
Strength in Numbers
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/03/Strength-in-NumbersPodcast with Dr. Robert Bernstein about the breadth of services offered at Shriners Children's Portland, the many specialists involved, and what makes them unique among children's hospitals.
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Condition
Cloacal Exstrophy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Cloacal-ExstrophyAt Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with cloacal exstrophy and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.
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Condition
Juvenile Scoliosis
Juvenile scoliosis is a spine curve affecting children between the ages of 3 and 10.
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Condition
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Juvenile-Idiopathic-ArthritisJuvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a disease of the immune system in children that causes long-lasting joint swelling or stiffness. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment of JIA at Shriners Children's is key.
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Treatment
Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Halo-TractionShriners Children's skilled physicians use halo traction as a first step in correcting severe scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine deformities. The treatment carefully pulls a child's head and spine upward, applying a slow stretch.
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Treatment
Ostomy Creation & Closure
Ostomy procedures change the way a child's urine or stool exits their body because of problems with their digestive or urinary system. Ostomies can be temporary or permanent.
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Condition
Congenital Scoliosis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Congenital-ScoliosisShriners Children's provides premium care to children with congenital scoliosis, which is a side to side curve in the spine present at birth.
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Patient Alumni Network
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Patient-Information/Patient-Services-and-Resources/Patient-Alumni-NetworkAre you a former Shriners Children's patient looking to connect with our healthcare system and other former patients? Join our Patient Alumni Network!
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Patient Story
Malachi on the Move
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Malachi-on-the-moveInpatient rehabilitation at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago helps patients who have simple to complex illnesses and disabilities recover from injury or loss of function. Sometimes the cause is a rare disorder, like for Malachi, who came to the hospital in late June.